Morning Weather Report: Beautiful Night for Compo Fireworks
Today:
Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.
Tomorrow
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
High Tides
12:31 AM / 1:01 PM
Low Tides
7:00 AM / 7:06 PM
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 3; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Up
The State Department of Public Health reported 3 more cases in Westport over the past day. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 8.69% while State hospitalizations were up 9 at 254 patients.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,268 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 37 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 8.69% [up from 8.67%]
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 254 patients
Fireball Sunset over Ned Dimes Marina
Tonight’s sunset peaked out from beneath the clouds just long enough to put on a show over Ned Dimes Marina at Compo Beach. WestportLocal.com photo
All Smiles aboard Iris during Wednesday Night Sailing Tradition
Even the youngest crew members could be seen as all smiles as waves pounded the boats off of Compo Beach this evening while the race was underway. WestportLocal.com photo
Hanging Out, Saving Fuel
Crew members aboard sailing yachts Sawtooth and COHO hang from the lifelines as moderate breeze and chop carry them through this tonight’s regatta, now the most fuel efficient way to travel in Westport. WestportLocal.com photo
Greenwich Polo East Coast Silver Cup Opener
Players charge upfield at Sunday’s Greenwich Polo Match
On Sunday, June 26, the second of three East Coast Cup series matches was played before a large crowd on a beautiful sunny day at the polo grounds located at Conyers Farm in north Greenwich. The first, the bronze cup series was won by the new powerhouse team La Fe, led by owner Louis Devaleix.
White Birch, the home team founded by Greenwich Polo Club owner Peter Brant was defeated in the end by another newcomer, Level Select CBD by the score of 13-11 in a very close match. Level Select CBD's Ezquil Martinez Ferrario led his team's scoring with 6 goals and White Birch player Pablo Llorente led all scorers with 7 goals.
Greenwich Polo tickets start at $50. per car for open lawn seating with premium options available. Gates open at 1:00 PM. Guests picnic on the grounds bringing their favorite foods and beverages and several gourmet food trucks offer a great menu with craft cocktails offered at the Pony Bar. Leashed dogs are welcome.
After the match Dj's start the dancing and delicious Argentinian barbecue is available.
The next match open to the public takes place on July 10th. Schedule and tickets can be found at greenwichpoloclub.com.
The Greenwich Polo Club is recognized as one of the elite high-goal polo venues in the Northeast. Internationally recognized for its rosters of legendary teams and players.
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Registration Open for 43rd Annual Point-to-Point Swim
WestportLocal.com archive photoWestport Weston YMCA CEO Anjali McCormick:
The Westport Weston Family YMCA’s Point-to-Point Compo Beach Charity Open Water Swim, one of Westport’s longest running sporting events, will take place on Saturday, July 10 from 7AM-11AM. The 43rd annual charity swim covers a 1 mile distance and kicks off near the Compo Beach cannons.
All proceeds go to the Y’s aquatics programs to improve aquatics safety in the community, including swim lessons that teach children and adults essential lifesaving water safety skills that build confidence in and around water and help to minimize the risk of drowning.
The charity open water swim draws numerous local swimmers, as well as competitors from New York, New Jersey, Upper New England and across Connecticut, and is separated into four heats based on ability. Advanced swimmers have the first heat at 8:00AM, intermediate swimmers take the second heat at 8:05AM, beginners start at 8:10AM with the fourth and final special needs heat starting at 8:15AM with My Team Triumph.
This year the WWFY is partnering with My Team Triumph a national non-profit athletic ride-along organization created for children, teens, adults and veterans with disabilities who would otherwise not be able to experience endurance events such as open water swims, road races, or triathalons. The group has more than 30 Captains and 200+ volunteers. Captains or special needs athletes are paired with able-bodied angel volunteers who use specialized racing equipment such as a raft to pull their Captain during the race. Special needs athletes who would like to participate must register in advance with My Team Triumph.
Check-in and day-of registration opens at 7AM. Early registration can be done online at westporty.org/43rd and is $50. In person day-of registrations costs $60 and can be done at Compo Beach starting at 7AM. The top three men’s and women’s finishers will win awards. Registered swimmers get an official Point-to-Point swim cap and t-shirt.
The Westport Weston Family YMCA is an inclusive non-profit organization that builds wholeness and wellness in spirit, mind, and body. Our cause is to strengthen the community by developing and nurturing youth, motivating healthy living, and fostering social responsibility. We offer financial assistance for membership and programs and welcome all regardless of needs, challenges, or goals.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
High Tide
12:24 PM
Low Tides
5:46 AM / 5:50 PM
Cockenoe Island Bluffs
The far side of Cockenoe Island was calm and quiet this morning as only the resident bird populations flitted about the narrow trail along the hillside.
Governor: Secretary of State Resigning “a tremendous loss for the people of Connecticut.”
Office of Governor Ned Lamont: Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made today by Secretary of the State Denise Merrill that she intends to resign from her elected office effective at noon on Thursday, June 30, 2022:
“Denise Merrill is a dear friend to me, and her exit from public service is a tremendous loss for the people of Connecticut. Denise has had a long history of serving the public good in Connecticut and has become one of the most respected secretaries of state in the country. I am proud to have partnered with her on our collected efforts to increase access to voter registration, increase access to casting a ballot, increase election transparency, and streamline the way businesses interact with our state government. It can’t go without noting that our most recent statewide election resulted in the highest number of registered voters casting ballots in our state’s history, which is a credit to Denise’s efforts to encourage voter participation. Denise has delivered results, and our state is stronger because of her efforts. My prayers are with her and her family, and I thank her for everything she has given to Connecticut.”
As required by state statute, when the legislature is not in session the responsibility to fill a vacancy for a constitutional officer falls to the governor. That appointee serves the remainder of the constitutional officer’s term. Governor Lamont will announce an appointment soon.